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PDF and Digital Signatures

September 2020 by Bernd Wild (intarsys GmbH)
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The history of integration of digital signatures in PDF together with the underlying public standards like PAdES, CAdES and XAdES is described. The problematic extensions for workflow support are also … Read more

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September 2020 by Paul Rayius (CommonLook)
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While testing and verification is never a bad idea, the advantages of automation include speeding up processes and removing human … Read more

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September 2020 by PDF Association staff
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The PDF Association’s PDF/UA Technical Working Group (PDF/UA TWG) has published a new PDF/UA Reference Suite, an update to the … Read more

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September 2020 by Peter Wyatt
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Interoperability is the core value proposition of the PDF file format. Although interoperability comes from sharing a clear and precise … Read more

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September 2020 by Matthew Hardy (Adobe)
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The PDF Reuse TWG is facilitating the reuse of document content and semantics on a diverse set of devices and … Read more

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September 2020 by Dietrich von Seggern (callas software GmbH)
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Dietrich von Seggern talks about an example in which the internet community came up with a smart solution for a … Read more

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August 2020 by PDF Association staff
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This free educational webinar series celebrates PDF technology capabilities and solutions. OctoberPDFest highlights the latest developments, visions of the future … Read more

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August 2020 by Dietrich von Seggern (callas software GmbH)
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Ensuring maximum success in RPA processes requires uniformity (standardization) in inputs. That’s where PDF can help.

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July 2020 by PDF Association staff
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The PDF Association is assembling dozens of the world’s leading experts on PDF technology for a free educational webinar series … Read more

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July 2020 by Ferass Elrayes
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Google’s Chrome browser now creates tagged PDF files when the “Save as PDF” option is selected (Control / Command-P).

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July 2020 by PDF Association staff
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This WG identifies and addresses the interests of service bureau operators working on PDF accessibility, providing a vendor-neutral place to … Read more

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